6 Basic Exercises For Strong Abs

Train your abs for strong abs, increased endurance, protection against injury to your limbs and lower back and to get rid of the fat around your stomach.

As you know,  your stomach stores more fat than almost any other part of your body. While it varies depending on each person’s metabolism, it is often a problem area for those looking to lose weight.

While some people enjoy going to the gym, there are also basic workouts you can do at home if you don’t have the time or money to go to a gym.

Interested? Let’s train!

1. Crunches for Strong Abs

Crunches are a basic exercise that strengthens the lower and upper abs and tightens the area.

How do you proceed?

• First, lie on your back on an exercise mat.
• Then bend your knees and cross your hands over your chest.
• Then tighten your abdomen and lift your upper body, keeping your lower back on the mat.
• Then lie back on the mat and do 12 to 15 reps.
• Do 3 or 4 sets.

2. Planks for Strong Abs

Planks strengthen your abs and practically every major muscle group. It takes quite a bit of strength, but the exercise is perfect!

How do you proceed?

• First, lie face down on the mat, resting on your forearms and toes.
• Make sure your back is straight and then contract your abdomen for 30 seconds.

• Then rest for a while and then do 4 reps.

3. Mountain Climbers for Strong Abs

Mountaineers strengthen the obliques and the rectus abdominis muscle (the rectus abdominis ). It is a cardio activity that helps burn fat.

How do you proceed?

• First, lie face down on the mat and prop yourself up on your forearms (or hands) and toes.
• Then, take turns bringing your knees up to your chest as quickly as possible.
• Tighten your abs all the time and do 3 sets of 10 reps per knee.

4. Side Plank

Side planking requires a lot of balance and concentration. It is a classic variation of the traditional plank and it increases the difficulty. It provides strong obliques and also trains the lower back.

How do you proceed?

• First lie on your side on the mat, resting on your forearm and your foot.
• Place your other arm close to your body or if you have more stamina, lift it toward the ceiling.
• Tighten your abdomen to maintain your balance and lift your body for 20 seconds.
• Then rest for a while and then do 3 reps on each side.

5. V-crunches for strong abs

V-crunches are great for strengthening your abs, especially your lower abs. It’s a perfect complement to the other exercises we mentioned and will help tone your muscles.

How do you proceed?

• First, lie on your back with your arms at your sides and your legs straight.
• Then tighten your stomach and bend your knees so that your legs and hips form a 45-degree angle.
• Then lift your upper body and form a letter V.
• Then slowly return to the starting position and perform 3 sets of 12 reps.

6. Leg Lift For Strong Abs

Lifting your legs toward the ceiling will help you build stronger abs. The leg lift strengthens the straight and oblique abdominal muscles.

How do you proceed?

• First, lie on your back on the exercise mat with your arms at your sides and your legs straight.
• From this position, lift your legs toward the ceiling until your legs are at a 90-degree angle.

• Tighten your stomach to hold the position, then try to lift your hips off the floor.
• Slowly return to the starting position. Try not to let your legs fall down.
• Do 3 sets of 10 reps.

Remember that if you want to see results, you have to do these exercises consistently. It makes no sense to do everything a few times and then stop. Also, take a look at your eating habits and see if the foods you eat encourage your body to build up fat around your abs.